1,920 Ford dealers have enrolled in Model e program for 2024-2026 period

[Administrator]

Ford CEO Jim Farley has just announced today that 1,920 Ford dealers (out of almost 3,000) have enrolled in the Model e program for 2024 to 2026. Here's the breakdown of what tiers the participating dealers chose:

• 1,659 chose the Certified Elite tier.
• 261 chose the Certified tier.

Under the program, Ford dealers can choose from one of two tiers to become “EV certified.” The lower tier requires a $500K initial investment and includes:

• Repair and maintenance
• One public DC fast charger
• No EVs to show (BTO only)
• No presence on Ford.com.

The higher “Certified Elite” tier includes two public DC fast chargers, demo units, rapid replenishment, and a presence on Ford.com but will cost around $1 million to $1.2 million.

Dealers not opting to participate in the Model e program will have another opportunity to participate come 2025.





Summary of the different tiers by @Mach-Lee

Ford Next-Generation EV Certification Requirements (by December 2, 2022):​

• At least two 32A or greater Level 2 chargers
  • At least one "Front" L2 EVSE available for customer use
    • At least one "Back" L2 EVSE or 14-50 outlet for service use

NEMA 14-50 outlets for at least 10% of service bays​

• All required EV shop equipment including
  • Pneumatic TIM applicator gun
    • Battery lift table
    • Smoke machine and adapters for leak testing pack
    • Rescue and cell balancing chargers
    • F150 Lightning and Mach-E service tool kits
    • Dealership personnel have completed all required EV training
    • Key sales, finance, service, and parts employees must complete basic EV training
    • At least one EV-certified technician that can perform HV battery repair

​

Ford Model e Certified Requirements (by January 1, 2024):​

• At least five 80A Level 2 chargers ($5k/ea plus installation)
  • Two 32A chargers may replace one 80A charger
    • Must be accessible on Blue Oval Charge Network
    • Six 80A chargers required by 2026
    • At least one 120 kW or greater Level 3 charger ($85k/ea plus installation)
    • Must have two CCS connectors
    • Must be for-pay on Blue Oval Charge Network
    • Must support Plug and Charge
    • Must be available to the public 24/7 in a secure, well-lit location
    • Must share real-time availability via cellular
    • NEMA 14-50 outlets for at least 50% of service bays
    • Up to a maximum of 11 outlets

All current EV service tools required​

5000 lb forklift​

Required Model e employee training​

Limit of 25 EVs sold per year​

• Must sell EVs online with non-negotiable pricing
  • Final transaction price must match price listed on Ford.com

​

Ford Model e Certified Elite Requirements (by January 1, 2024):​

All of the above plus:​

• At least two120 kW or greater Level 3 chargers
  • Three L3 chargers required by 2026

Additional training requirements​

No limit on EVs sold per year​

Dealers that do not meet the new Model e requirements by January 1, 2024 will stop selling EVs at that time.​

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[RickMachE]

So 2/3 participating, and a small fraction limiting themselves to 25 vehicles a year. About what I would have guessed.

Will be interesting how that becomes public, i.e. if there are a few dealers near you figuring out who can service your vehicle in 2024 and beyond.

 

[su-ch+mache]

• 1,659 chose the Certified Elite tier.
• 261 chose the Certified Elite tier.

where is the difference?

are there any numbers for EU? especially Germany and UK?

 

[RickMachE]

where is the difference?

are there any numbers for EU? especially Germany and UK?

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...-ev-certified-mandates-model-e-sign-up.23887/

Non-elite can only sell 25 EVs a year. Elite requires more investment.

 

[generaltso]

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...-ev-certified-mandates-model-e-sign-up.23887/

Non-elite can only sell 25 EVs a year. Elite requires more investment.

I think he was pointing out that they both say Elite In the first post. I assume the second bullet point is not supposed to say Elite.

 

[Griddlez]

Where can be find a list.. or is it included in one of those links? I'd love to know what my local dealers decided.

 

[bbhaag]

EDIT: nvm it has already been edited for clarification.

 

[Administrator]

I think he was pointing out that they both say Elite In the first post. I assume the second bullet point is not supposed to say Elite.

Fixed.

 

[AKgrampy]

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...-ev-certified-mandates-model-e-sign-up.23887/

Non-elite can only sell 25 EVs a year. Elite requires more investment.

Initial post has the same description of Certified Elite for both numbers.

 

[Administrator]

Initial post has the same description of Certified Elite for both numbers.

Fixed:

• 1,659 chose the Certified Elite tier.
• 261 chose the Certified tier.

 

[su-ch+mache]

@generaltso thanks that's exactly what I mean.

 

[AKgrampy]

Fixed:

• 1,659 chose the Certified Elite tier.
• 261 chose the Certified tier.

Is there somewhere to find the list?

 

[Administrator]

Is there somewhere to find the list?

There's no Model e dealership list published yet. Farley just shared this number during an interview at the Automotive News World Congress.

 

[astronut325]

This is appreciated. I just need the list.

 

[RickMachE]

I suspect it will be some time before such a list is available. If I'm a dealer, I want to keep the fact that I didn't sign up, or didn't pick Elite, from customers, don't I?

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